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sweetsubie, you're in Boston right?? Carmart in Wilmington has a giant sign on the front of their old building stating that the Mitusbishi side is closing. They've had Mitsu maybe 6 months?? And I thought the new building was for Mitsu but based on the pdf file shared here, that building looks like the new style Subaru store. If it is I'm suprised. When 128 Motors (the owner of Carmart) moved into there, it was supposed to be a used car superstore but the town shot that down. I understand they had to scramble to get a new car brand there.
I'm glad Subaru is taking a proactive stance and turning a problem into an advantage. Mistakes happen and it's how one responds to them that makes the difference. I see this as a great way to showcase the fact that Subaru's standards go above and beyond federal requirements.
Ken
IMO, the quick addressal of the side curtain/airbag issue is truly impressive to me.
But please, its Saturday! Dont work too hard!
~alpha
Patti
If so,can someone present an argument as to why someone would purchase the TurboXT limited??Is it a sportier ride??Handle better???
Just how important is VDC and stabilty control??
Thank You
ken10: you can tow light loads adequately with the basic 2.5 motor, but I would not want to do it with 4 people in the car or in the mountains.
Craig
My take is that C&D liked the Outback XT a lot -- it was an extremely favorable writeup. The only downsides they listed were slow auto-trans downshifts and the all-season tires. This after raving how the steering-wheel mounted shift buttons could be used for instantaneous downshifts on demand and discussing how the all season tires were appropriate for the Outback's mission. In other words, they had to reach to come up with two very minor nitpicks. For C&D, that means they really liked the car!
CRaig
Regards,
Dan.
thanks
Regarding the seats, I'm having problems getting the correct seating postion. I think it's a combination of the uncomfortable seat back (described before) and the lack of a telescoping steering wheel.
But I still liked the car a LOT. Then I made my mistake...
I drove a Legacy GT. Whoa, is that baby fast! The turbo seems to spool up MUCH faster than the OBXT. And, it handles better than the OBXT!
So now I'm in a quandry...
I like the looks of the XT much better and I like the high seating position (much easier on my back getting in and out). And the 2.6 inches of extra ground clearance will be very nice going up fire roads. And the XT rides a bit better and is a tiny bit quieter.
But, the Legacy GT was GREAT fun to drive. And, it feels more locked down to the road. And, it has the same room and utility value inside as the XT.
Oh, woe is me! Decisions, decisions... Life can be difficult at times. :-(
Dan.
p.s. Of course it is nice to have viable options. :-)
Just wondering how much would I notice the handling difference between the 5MT with the Viscous locking center "differential" and the 5AT with the VTD. Will I get a more relaxed feel out of the VTD? Will the 5MT not feel as tossable in the corners?
Any opinions would be great.
Thanks
As for the trunk, measured volume and useful space are two different things. The Forester beats the much bigger Pathfinder in Consumer Report's biggest box test, for instance. Let's see how the Legacy wagon does - probably well is my guess.
Ken10: I've towed about 1500 lbs with my Forester, and it does fine. Braking distances are a little longer, and you slip the clutch a little more, but then again I'm still on my original brakes pads and OE clutch at 63k miles, so it handles it just fine.
C&D got 0-60 in 7.1, but keep in mind the Legacy is lighter and the smaller tires should make it quicker. I'd say mid to high 6 second range, not bad for an automatic with AWD. Makes the Volvo XC70 and Audi allroad quattro seem downright slow...
Dan: get the GT for you, Outback XT for the significant other. ;-)
If I had money to burn I'd buy both right now, today even.
GT is cheaper if you need a tie breaker...
Sebastian: both will feel tossabble. The VC should feel familiar. I can wag the tail in snow. It is *not* relaxed by any stretch, especially not with all that power. On the infield track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway both Bob and I could power oversteer out of a fast turn, even had to counter steer a little to correct the path. The cool thing is that the VC would send power to the front axle and pull you out of the skid.
Relaxed? Not if you're driving in that manner.
-juice
http://www.theautochannel.com/F/news/2004/06/04/198537.html
Bob
Patti
Just get both, like juice wrote!
juice, Bob: You guys got to drive both. I know that one was on the track and another another off-road, but did you sense a difference in the turbo spool up?
Sebastian: For most driving conditions, the two will be similar. However, in very slippery conditions, you can feel power go fore and aft on the VC as it cycles through locking and unlocking. I've felt this on my current 98 Forester S driving in snow.
Ken
No I didn't. That was an unfortunate by-product of the the way the "Ride-n-Drive" was staged. The only way we drove the GT was flat out, and the H-6 under normal conditions; so I have no idea what the GT is like to drive normally.
Bob
JF1 - FHI - Passenger Veh.
4S3 - SIA - Pass. veh.
4S4 - SIA - MVP
4 = line type
B - Legacy
S - Forester
G - Impreza
5=body type
D IMPREZA SEDAN
L LEGACY SEDAN
G IMPREZA SPORT WGN / FORESTER
P LEGACY WAGON
T BAJA
6= Engine type
2 2.0 LITER AWD - TURBO
WRX
6 2.5 LITER AWD and
Forester TURBO
7 2.5 LITER AWD - TURBO
Impreza - Sti Only
8 3.0 LITER AWD
7= Model type, trim level
1 LEGACY- i / OUTBACK - i / BAJA
2 LEGACY - i LTD / OUTBACK - i LTD. / BAJA SPORT
3 BAJA TURBO / FORESTER - X
4 OUTBACK - R
5 OUTBACK - R LTD. / FORESTER - XS
6 OUTBACK - R L.L. BEAN / IMPREZA-RS PRO
7 LEGACY - GT LTD. / IMPREZA - RS / FORESTER - L.L. BEAN
8 LEGACY - GT / OUTBACK - GT / IMPREZA OUTBACK
9 IMPREZA - WRX / FORESTER - XT
0 IMPREZA - WRX STi
8= Restraint type/GVWR classes
5 MANUAL SEAT BELTS WITH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS
6 MANUAL SEAT BELTS WITH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS AND "SIDE" AIR BAGS
C M.P.V. - GVWR 4001 - 5000 LBS
9= Check digit
INDICATED BY 'O' THROUGH '9' OR 'X' VARIABLE
10= Model Year
5 - 2005
11= plant of manufacture and trans. type
4 SIA FULL-TIME AWD 5AT
5 SIA SPORT SHIFT -AUTOMATIC
6 G - FHI FULL-TIME AWD 5MT
7 H - FULL-TIME AWD 4EAT
-L FULL-TIME AWD 6MT
12 through 17 - Sequential number
100001 & AFTER BAJA
200001 & AFTER LEGACY SEDAN AND OUTBACK SEDAN
300001 & AFTER LEGACY STATION WAGON/OUTBACK WAGON
500001 & AFTER IMPREZA SEDAN
700001 & AFTER FORESTER
800001 & AFTER IMPREZA SPORT WAGON
I hope this helps. Sorry for the size of the post.
Patti
Bob
Craig
my .02
If I had the money, Id be in a Legacy 2.5GT Limited manual sedan tomorrow. This is one hot line of cars, and I hope Subaru's profits go through the roof.... freeing cash flow for even better designs. Can we get a successor to the SVX, please?
~alpha
thanks for your help.
On another OB, I noticed a heavy accumulation of water drops hanging from the rubber seal over the door. It didn't look like enough water to cause the drenching that I got. I didn't try that car, but I suspect that the water is somehow accumulating in the rubber seal and then being squeezed out when the door opens. This is speculation, but can't see any other reason for the problem.
Regards,
Dan.
A major requirement is safety and the Forester has it in spades. And she wants something that "...looks like an SUV, not a station wagon..." (her words).
Hmmm... I think I'll have her drive the OB. Just to get her opinion, you understand. :-)
Regards,
Dan.
I read one or two reviews where the reviewer mentioned the difference in performance. It might be the breakin level, but I tend to think it might be an ECU programming thing.
Also, I noticed that the OB didn't feel as stable as the GT in turns or when changing lanes quickly and braking. I wrote this off as just the OB being 2.6 inches higher. However, one reviewer noted the same thing that I felt. He thought that the OB needed better/stronger shock absorbers. Food for thought.
Regards,
Dan.
Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
Ken
I'd have to look at the new cars to see what the gutter trim looks like and if it could be the source of leaks.
Craig
1. Even though we had agreed on price and accessories, a "short throw shifter" was added at last minute which has a MSRP of $300+ and a cost of $221. It is not something I particularly want or would pay for, but it is not practical to remove it.
a. Should I pay for all, part or none of it at their cost? I am pleased with the deal so really don't want to blow it up over a small point.
b. Is there any risk this could depress future value?
2. We had agreed on a dog restraint--the wire barrier that fits in back of wagon to keep dogs in their place. The dealer says this accessory is not available yet it is listed on the Subaru site as an accessory.
http://www.subaru.com/servlet/showroom?model=LEGACY&trim=25_G- T_LTD_WAGON&command=overview
Can anyone shed light on this?
Thanks in advance for your help
John
You say they added it at the last minute? Frankly, I think that stinks. I know you don't want to blow the deal, but if it was me, I'd walk immediately. If the dealer did this, is there something else they are hiding?!? If you have another dealer fairly near, I'd wander over there.
If you are leasing, watch out! Dealers have all sorts of tricks they can pull.
Good luck,
Dan.
If the shifter was already on the car, then it's up to you to decide if you want that car or not, and I would not expect the dealer to remove the part. If they added it without your permission after you agreed on the vehicle, then you should make them eat the cost.
Since the cars are so new (many accessories not yet available to dealers) and the short throw shifter is usually a port/factory installed option, I am guessing that's the way the car was built from the factory. In any event, you can tell by looking at the window sticker.
Craig
You say they added it at the last minute? Frankly, I think that stinks. I know you don't want to blow the deal, but if it was me, I'd walk immediately. If the dealer did this, is there something else they are hiding?!? If you have another dealer fairly near, I'd wander over there.
If you are leasing, watch out! Dealers have all sorts of tricks they can pull.
Good luck,
Dan.
I don't believe the STS will harm resell value. What's more important is if it's an option you want. I'd push back on the dealer and have them find you a car without the STS installed. Or, have the dealer give it to you at no extra cost or replace it with a standard shifter.
Also, STS are a trade off. For shorter throws, you'll get some amount of increased shift effort (due to the shorter lever) and added vibration and noise.
Ken
-Karen-
-Karen-
thx! -Karen-
I put a deposit down on a specific car the dealer knew was allocated to them about 6 weeks ago. It had a bit more equipment than I really wanted, but the deal was good and the color was my preferred one. I received a call on saturday indicating the car had arrived but that the factory had installed the STS even though that was not listed on the equipment the car was expected to have. Of course, I could refuse the car, and will ask, but then I will probably go to the back of the line and wait for preferred color and equipment. Does anybody know if the favorable reviews have tightened pricing yet? I think my deal is excellent because the price is less than $1,000 over dealer invoice and trade in allowance was $1500-2500 over other offers--I frankly doubt they would do that deal today. but who knows?
John
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Craig
You say they added it at the last minute? Frankly, I think that stinks. I know you don't want to blow the deal, but if it was me, I'd walk immediately. If the dealer did this, is there something else they are hiding?!? If you have another dealer fairly near, I'd wander over there.
If you are leasing, watch out! Dealers have all sorts of tricks they can pull.
Good luck,
Dan.
I spent a couple of frustrating hours trying to get the forum system to post the links correctly, but many were too lengthy. Thanks to Karen S. of the Edmunds forum for suggesting the “Make a Shorter Link” website.
Please feel free to share other resources you may have found as well -- either online or in print form. As more new models show up at dealers, there will likely be more reviews published. The more information, the easier the choice is!Enjoy! -Karen M-
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2005 Subaru Outback 2.5XT Limited (Car and Driver, July 2004): http://makeashorterlink.com/?N17C21F78
2005 Subaru Outback - Crossing over comes naturally – even without the help of John Edwards (TheCarConnection.com): http://makeashorterlink.com/?A2CC52F78
2005 Subaru Legacy -- Refining the core of the Subaru brand (The Car Connection): http://makeashorterlink.com/?D2DC21F78
2005 Subaru Outback: Reviews & Specs (Edmunds): http://makeashorterlink.com/?G5EC21F78
2005 Subaru Legacy: Reviews & Specs (Edmunds): http://makeashorterlink.com/?N1FC61F78
2005 Subaru Outback (Yahoo): http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z50D21F78
2005-2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT (modernracer.com): http://makeashorterlink.com/?C11D51F78
2005 Subary Legacy At-A-Glance (subaru.net): http://makeashorterlink.com/?N62D22F78
2005 SUBARU LEGACY® 2.5 GT (subaru.net): http://makeashorterlink.com/?S23D11F78
2005 Legacy GT Sedan and Wagon Image (subaru.net): http://makeashorterlink.com/?C44D11F78
2005 Subaru Legacy Outback (cars101.com): http://makeashorterlink.com/?U18D25F78
2005 Subaru Legacy and Outback -- Listen to the Voices: Subaru ups the ante with more horsepower in the Legacy and Outback (AutoWeek): http://makeashorterlink.com/?U19D31F78
2005 Subaru Legacy -- All-new design brings refinement and power (New Car Test Drive): http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z6CD22F78
First Drive: 2005 Subaru Outback (canadiandriver.com): http://makeashorterlink.com/?H2DD15F78
New Car Pricing & Reviews -- 2005 Subaru Outback and Legacy (Consumer Guide): http://makeashorterlink.com/?L2FD66F78
Paradigm Shift: First Drive: 2005 Legacy & Outback (subdriven.com): http://makeashorterlink.com/?I10E21F78
Preview: 2005 Subaru Legacy and Outback (msn.com): http://makeashorterlink.com/?M31E23F78
Road Tests: First Drive -- First Drive: 2005 Subaru Legacy and Outback -- Passing Up an SUV Has Never Felt So Good (Edmunds.com): http://makeashorterlink.com/?F22E54F78
Scruffy Subaru grows up (Toronto Star): http://makeashorterlink.com/?D53E12F78
Subaru unveils brand new Legacy (carbc.com): http://makeashorterlink.com/?E14E12F78
Subaru Cars and SUVs (autosite.com): http://www.autosite.com/Subaru/default.html
Subaru remains a trailblazer (autos.canada.com): http://makeashorterlink.com/?L26E53F78
Subaru Legacy: Weird and wonderful (autos.canada.com): http://makeashorterlink.com/?R18E15F78
Subaru can broaden base with new sedan (San Jose Mercury News review -must log in first): http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z1AE56F78
Are you THE Karen that had (or still has) the Forester links website?
Ken